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Yes the word is definitely out within the General populace that Defenders production is ending...lots of people stop me for a chat. Sometimes it starts with a nervous "so do you like that pommie crap?" But usually ends with "yeah I've always secretly wanted a defender!"
...I've also noticed lately that drivers of all makes and even random pedestrians are waving! It's fantastic!
There is certainly a deep love and (even if sometimes grudging) respect out there for LR series / defenders...
We went up the beach, Noosa Northshore on Friday, through Ranbow beachand camped at Inskip Point. I sadly did not see any Defenders to wave at :( Saturday, same issue! I was starting to think I was the only Landy out this weekend. Sunday came and time to pack up. Heading back via Northshore and I see a disco. I waved and no wave back :( I've given up waving to Discovery and Range Rover owners. I live in Noosa Heads and I've found that those owners (in Noosa) are too good to wave back. Sorry if I've offended anyone. So... after the disco i saw a white defender parked up and 2 councilor national parks workers toiling away so i gave them a beep and they both turned around and waved back to me :D finally got a wave! Couldn't wipe the smile off my face. Then about 5 minutes later, pasted another parked forest green defender. Another beep and another wave!
Well, We only wave to Defenders, but of course we'll talk to anyone.
Got pulled up in a breathalyser the other day, the policeman just wanted to talk about the Defender, similarly on our way to S.A. & had to stop at the Fruit checking point, a lovely Lady on duty was quite effusive about Defenders.
Funny thing is, they're not "out of place" anywhere, we've had Audi, AMG, Holden etc etc, all sorts of drivers give us a nod, or a thumbs up!
Pickles.
I did a bit of driving on Friday and ran 1 from 5 in the waves department.
For those that understand WA I live South of the River (SOR) but had gone North of the River (NOR) so I just put it down to being in a foreign country and them not understanding the rules :wasntme: .
In all likelihood most of them where on dual carriageways and we may not have been seen. However the white 110 sitting next to us at the lights did see us and chose not to wave in spite of the Pocket Rocket turning sideways with a big grin and enthusiastic waving. :mad:
We got a great wave from a lovely young lady in a Grey metallic Defender 90.
We were driving along Stafford rd and we both waved at the 90, the young woman saw us at the last moment and had a look as if to say WTF!, then gave a great wave back. Made our day.:D
Well, its pretty good here in Vic. :D
Travelling down from Albury the other week, we actually travelled with a young guy following us in a Grey 90. He waved when we passed him, and then stayed with us all the way to Avenal where we turned off to get a coffee. On our way passed an earlier BP, I noticed a cool looking Deefer (Puma) parked up, with two people out walking their dog. Got no idea if they owned the Deefer or not, but I tooted the horn at them :D
Saturday, I think, we spotted a Deefer, and the passenger (a lady) waved before the driver,,,, tooo cool :cool:
At the races on Sunday (Phillip Is) we got a couple of waves from various Deefers, and at the gate a guy in a Rangie Sport (?) gave us the nods up as he passed us at the gate :D and I also waved at a couple of others,,,, get some strange looks, but I think they secretly admire the Deefers ;)
Unfortunately there seem to be a few "newbies" out here NOR with an obstinate refusal to wave. Should have their bloody Defenders taken off them!Quote:
Originally Posted by loneranger
Pity you didn't run into one of the many "real" Defender owners up here! :-)
Cheers,
Lou
A couple of them were older ones. The one that was next to us at the lights had personal plates and was kitted out for touring. The newer 130 was the only one that waved.Quote:
Originally Posted by Loubrey
Although we see a few regular ones between our place and Perth when we drive to work who refuse to wave despite our best efforts so we just ignore them now.
Even more disappointing as they should know better. There are two 130's around here operating as tradie trucks and they don't wave either, but like you said, just ignore them now.Quote:
Originally Posted by loneranger
Pity you're not keen on TeamW4 as it represents the bulk of Defender drivers in the great Perth Metro and as far out as Kal. Still worth checking out the website as its one of those "take part as much as you like" groups and certainly not a stale "traditional" club or a mad "mud plugging" crowd either.
Cheers,
Lou
I've had a look at the website and I'm a bit confused :angel:.Quote:
Originally Posted by Loubrey
The website says the meetings are bi-monthly alternating with committee meetings which are only open to club members. When I checked in the calendar it showed the next all of the monthly meetings as being open to members and non-members. If I wanted to come along and check it out which meeting would be the best one to come to? I won't be available in April.